On the Fulpati day of Dashain two movies of Rekha Thapa are releasing. Such a release of ‘Kali’ and ‘Damini’ at the same time can divide the viewers causing loss of revenue to both of them.
It seems, the clash in release is started when Rekha choose Chhabi Raj Ojha to distribute the movie. Before that, distributor Manoj Rathi was supposed to release the movie. Manoj Rathi group lost the right when Chhabi Raj Ojha entered the scene. After that, Manoj Rathi group purchased the rights of Bhojpuri film ‘Damini’ to release on the same date.
In a report in news24 television, Deepak Raj Giri and Deepa Shree Niraula were caught drinking and driving. After being caught their license and bill-book was confiscated by the traffic police. In addition to the ‘Tito Satya’ duo, licenses of other film personalities were also confiscated by the traffic and they haven’t received them back because of the police requirement for them to participate in an drinking and driving awareness class.
The report says that they were caught by the traffic on Chaitra 4, 2069 (March 17, 2013) at about 10:00 PM in Kathmandu. Deepa and Deepak was driving different car but were caught at the same location. After that, none of the ‘Tito Satya’ actors haven’t shown up in the traffic police station to take their license and bill-book.
After the divorce Rekha Thapa and her ex-husband Chhabi Raj Ojha had produced ‘Kali‘ and ‘Loafer’ respectively and announced the same release date to compete with each other. But, when the release date nears, the relationship between the two has warmed up and now, Chhabi has appeared in ‘Kali’ poster as an executive producer.
Now Chhabi has acquired the release rights of ‘Kali’ and he will distribute the movie in the theaters. Earlier, ‘Kali’ was supposed to be distributed by other party but, Chhabi will return the advance received from the earlier party to distribute the film himself. He told, he and Rekha have realized that they are not competitors but business partners.
Actress and producer Rekha Thapa has announced the release date of her upcoming movie ‘Kali’ on Dashain, Fulpati day, Ashoj 25 (October 11, 2013). The day coincides with the release date of her ex-husband Chhabi Raj Ojha‘s production ‘Loafer’.
After Rekha and Chhabi divorced, Chhabi registered Chhabi Raj Films and produced the first movie ‘Hamesha’ in association with Rekha’s Rekha Films. But, in his second movie – ‘Loafer’, Chhabi introduced a new actress, Rajani KC in the leading role. Rekha also started ‘Kali’ on her own to compete with Chhabi.
We believed Rekha Thapa‘s ex-husband Chhabi Raj Ojha was her godfather in the Nepali movie industry. But, there is no point in thinking otherwise if Rekha herself tells that Naresh Poudel is the godfather instead.
True to her skin color, actress Rekha Thapa is doing a role of Kali in her upcoming movie ‘Kali’. Although made under own banner, Rekha Films and many successful movies were made under the banner, this is the first time she is playing the role of a producer. After Rekha divorced Chhabi Raj Ojha he registered a new production house and she is left to go on her own.
The first movie of Chhabi Raj production was jointly produced by Rekha Films and Chhabi Raj Films. Now, Chhabi has started his own ‘Lofar’ without Rekha and Rekha has gone to the floor with ‘Kali’ without Chhabi. At this time, I recall Rekha posting a photo of herself and Chhabi exactly two years ago with quote – "with my miyau…" Time sure has changed a lot.
This year’s Haritara Film Award was awarded to actor Sunil Thapa and actor/director Dinesh DC for their contribution to the Nepali movie industry. A program held by Haritara Award Guthi in Kathmandu on March 30 to hand over the award to the winner.
Actor Sunil Thapa has been active in the movie industry for the last 25 years and DC has been active as a journalist, RJ, actor and director for the last 15 years. The award amount is Rs. 25,000. In addition to awarding Sunil Thapa and DC, five other film related personal to be honored were producer Chhabi Raj Ojha, film journalist ShantiPriya, actress Sapana Shrestha, artist Binod Shrestha and actress/producer Jenny Kunwar.
Rekha Thapa’s upcoming movie ‘Hamesha’ is scheduled to release on April 12, 2013. The movie, currently in post-production, is directed by Sabir Shrestha and is produced by Chhabi raj Ojha/Dijendra Shakya.
To dilute the effects of the divorce rumor between actress Rekha Thapa and producer Chhabi Raj Ojha, Chhabi posted some photos of the two together in his Facebook. The photos were taken during the shooting of their upcoming project ‘Hamesha’ which is being produced under Chhabiraj Films, in contrast to the previous films that used to be made under Rekha Films. Chhabi registered the company after the widespread news about their divorce.
Actress Rekha Thapa’s upcoming movie ‘Lanka’ is to be released next week on November 9, 2012. The female centric movie features Rekha in a role of a police inspector.
The movie directed by Shyam Bhattarai features Rekha Thapa, Kishor Khatiwada, Dhruba Koirala, Nandu Sribastav, Malati Shah etc. in main roles. The story of the movie is written by the producer and Rekha’s husband Chhabiraj Ojha.
Today is the main day of the biggest festival in Nepal, Vijaya Dashami. Dashain Tika starts on October 24 and ends on October 29, Purnima.
On the day, people visit their elders to get auspicious tika , jamara and best wishes from them. Here are photos of some of the artists in Nepali entertainment industry:
Actress Rekha Thapa has recently visited young astrologer Harihar Adhikari. The astrologer known in the celebrity circle has been suggesting Nepali artists in their personal issues.
After the problem in her married life, Rekha had wanted to enter into politics. She met the prime minister and CPNU Maoist chairman Puspa Kamal Dahal but, her desire to be appointed in the president of Film Development Board wasn’t successful.
In the meeting with Harihar, Rekha had reportedly asked about the reason in
the problem in her relationship with Chhabi Ojha. She also asked if she can marry again. Rekha had also asked about her political future.
Actress Rekha Thapa was supposed to act in Chabiraj Film‘s first movie, ‘Hamesha’ . But, in formal ceremony of the inauguration of the shooting of the movie on September 17, Rekha didn’t show up.
In a statement published in an online news portal, Rekha Thapa has told that she is not married ‘officially’ and the future marriage she might perform will be the first marriage. The statement was released on Rekha’s birthday.
Rekha has been ‘married’ (unofficially, according to Rekha) to Chhabi Raj Ojha for the last 10 years. In the recent time, there were rumors of misunderstanding between the two. The producer husband Chhabi who used to make films under Rekha Films banner registered a production company under his own name Chhabiraj Films, a clear indication of choosing a separate path.
Rekha Thapa‘s husband Chhabiraj Ojha has recently registered a movie production banner under his own name – Chhabiraj Films. In the past he used to produce movies under Rekha Films banner, named after his wife Rekha Thapa. At the time when rumors on problem in relationship between the couple is in the height, registration of the new name has fueled the speculation.
Chhabiraj is panning to produce a new movie soon under the new bann
er. He has selected director Sabir Shrestha as the director of the movie. In response to the inquiry about the need of a new company, Chhabiraj told that he wanted to mend relationship with the people who were in odds with the Rekha Films banner. He also told that Rekha will also work under Chhabiraj Films.
In latest media reports, Rekha has bought a house in Jorpati, Kathmandu by spending Rs. 7.5 million. She has also bought an apartment in Jagadamba Apartment in Mitrapark. It is told that Rekha didn’t consult with Chhabi about both purchases.
In a latest report, Rekha Thapa is planning to debut as a director soon.
Chhabi is known to be a successful producer who used to produce movies under Namaste Nepal, registered in partnership with director Naresh Paudel. When his relationship with Naresh Paudel turned sour, he registered Rekha Films. Under Rekha Films he produced 6 movies.
